CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University student-athletes ZyKing Patillo and Osirus Rhodes were recognized among the CIAA Week 7 Football Players of the Week, announced by the conference on Monday.

Patillo was selected as both Defensive Back of the Week and Rookie of the Week following a standout performance in the Broncos' victory over Elizabeth City State. The freshman defensive back from Havelock, N.C. recorded six total tackles, two interceptions, and 90 interception return yards, including a 50-yard touchdown return. He also blocked a punt and nearly added a second defensive touchdown before a penalty erased the score.

Rhodes earned Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after helping anchor the Fayetteville State defense. The graduate student defensive end from Manhattan, N.Y. finished with six tackles, including three tackles for loss totaling 15 yards, and added a sack for nine yards.

The Broncos' defense played a pivotal role in the 43-7 victory, limiting the Vikings to just 73 total yards of offense while recording four sacks, two interceptions, and a blocked punt.

Fayetteville State will return to action Saturday, Oct. 24, against Bluefield State at 2 p.m. Fans can follow the Broncos on FSUBroncos.com and on social media by following @FSUBroncos.